Penal institutions in Canada, Australia, Russia, Mexico, Bolivia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United States also have great needs for programs that will bring improvements for women prisoners. Women are too often left juggling harsh and unrelenting conditions in prison. Left without voice or power, without legal advocates, without opportunity or education."

You must read this entire article, which details the conditions of women in prison from around the globe in countries such as the US, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Canada, Mexico, Russia, and Estonia.